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Nov 08, 2010 this may sound like a tale from long ago, but this is the inspirational true life story of young robert wadlow. Glenday is the ultimate arbiter of what is a world record and what is not. Robert wadlow will always be remembered as altons gentle giant. Born in 1918 the gentle giant from alton, illinois grew to the amazing height of 811. Due to this, the record for the tallest man in the world has been well documented. Oct 06, 2019 when robert was about 19, he became the worldrecordholder for the worlds tallest man. He kept growing until the day he died at 811, almost nine feet tall.

While it might seem exciting or glamorous, it had a largely negative impact on his lifestyle. Alton giant still has the world record for tallest man. His name was robert wadlow, and he stood eightfooteleven the tallest man who ever lived. Tallest man ever the legendary robert wadlow usa was. Surprisingly, both his brothers and sisters have been only of usual height and pounds. Rare color footage of the worlds tallest man who at 8 feet. Crowds stood around him as he walked along edmond street beside the. The alton museum of history and art includes a special exhibit on robert wadlow, altons gentle giant. The mildmannered legendary american record breaker reached a staggering height of 8 ft 11.

Kosen is one of only 10 confirmed or reliably reported cases in which humans have grown past the eight foot 2. The life and legend of robert wadlow, worlds tallest man, devoted to the guinness book of world records reigning champion. Robert wadlow goodreads meet your next favorite book. Robert wadlow, the tallest man ever was measured on this day in 1940. At the age of, already sevenfootfour, he was proclaimed the world s biggest boy scout. Wadlow passed john rogan as the tallest person ever before his death one year ago. Robert wadlow, an american man was measured on june 27, 1940, and he stretched to an unbelievable height of 2.

Tallest man 2004 guinness world records wiki fandom. When your group is exploring alton, you have to plan a photo stop at the robert wadlow statue. Filmed on 8th street next to old hall theater it was the communtiy building in 1940. But guinness book of world records revealed that giants are real. Robert wadlow was the tallest man in medical history, according to the. The tallest person to ever walk on this planet by andrei tapalaga. All products are produced ondemand and shipped worldwide within 2 3 business days. When robert was about 19, he became the worldrecordholder for the worlds tallest man. An unusual person was born, like all other children, but later became famous throughout the world due to his unusual illness. Dec 19, 2019 robert wadlow, who today still holds the record as the worlds tallest man, was 21 when he went to the prison on a sales call for a shoe manufacturer. Jul 20, 2019 wadlow had built up quite a following as he visited more than 800 towns and 41 states for the shoe company, and more than 40,000 people attended his funeral. Louis mo, was known at the alton giant and still has the world record for tallest man.

On february 22, 1918, in a little fiveroom cottage on monroe st. Robert pershing wadlow the tallest guy in record tallest man. He is known as the tallest man in history, trapped due to his growth in the guinness book of records. Remembering when the worlds tallest man visited folsom state. The guinness book of records was first published on august 27th, 1955. Also, robert holds the record for the worlds largest hands his hands measured 12 inches from his wrist to the middle fingers tip. He was one of just eight men who ever exceeded 8 feet in height and his tallest man ever record. Rare color footage of the worlds tallest man who at 8. And he also gives the guinness world records archives. The story of robert wadlow, the tallest man who ever lived. Died july 15, 1940 19400715 aged 22 manistee, michigan, u. Robert didnt choose his situation, but his accomplishment was in how he handled it.

Jan 12, 2018 robert wadlow, worlds tallest man, visits cassville, mo in april of 1940 as part of a shoe company promotion. Robert wadlow has maintained the world records as the tallest man ever lived on earth in the guinness book of records. The photograph may be purchased as wall art, home decor, apparel, phone cases, greeting cards, and more. Robert pershing wadlow was born, educated and buried in alton, illinois. Glenday is in charge of the book of guinness world records, the 2009. American robert wadlow, who weighed 272 cm in 1940, is.

This wasnt all that defined him, and his parents wanted people to know who the real robert was. Robert wadlow, the alton giant, became world famous for being, at 8 feet. Today, a lifesize statue there commemorates the worlds tallest man, certified by the guinness book of records. The mildmannered legendary american record breaker reached a staggering height of. Robert wadlow wadlow in 1928 born robert pershing wadlow 19180222 february 22, 1918 alton, illinois, u.

You can see how you measure up to wadlow at his lifesize statue located on college avenue. When he was 22, 18 days before his death, he was measured to be 8 feet 11. Robert s own pounds when he was born was almost nothing out of the ordinary at 3. Wadlow, who died at age 22 of complications from a. The book humanizes wadlow so we see him as a person rather than just some very, very, very tall kid. Guinness world records museum hollywood walk of fame. Wadlow, the exhibit is tastefully done with knowledgeable. More than 40,000 people came through the funeral home day and night for two days straight, sometimes waiting in lines nearly three blocks long. Robert is still on record as the worlds tallest man. Photos of the worlds tallest man ever, robert wadlow. Robert wadlow tallest man ever according to the guinness. Dec 16, 2014 the same world records book says that the tallest recorder man ever living on earth, was an american citizen robert wadlow.

His length up to date intrigues and amazes researchers. Dec 22, 2016 several intriguing projects are on the authors todo list, but the one that has him most excited is an illustrated coffee table book, hunted giant. Aug 10, 2011 he was the to begin with of five youngsters to his parents, harold and addie wadlow. He was born in 1918 and reached the height of 8 ft 11. When most children were still being carried by their parents, robert was able to lift his father up the stairs of their family home. The record keeping group said he grew into his outsize stature because tumorrelated damage to his pituitary triggered the overproduction of growth hormones. Robert wadlow, the socalled tallest man in the world, came to st. Aug 21, 2015 robert pershing wadlow, also known as the giant of illinois was the tallest man who ever lived. Robert wadlow, who was from alton il in southern illinois near st. Robert perishing wadlow was the worlds tallet man in 2004 1 about robert wadlow 2 robert wadlow 2.

Worlds tallest man, robert wadlow rare color footage. Clifford thompson 19041955 storstina 18191854 vikas uppal 19862007 robert pershing wadlow 19181940, recognized as the tallest human being. Other names the gentle giant the tallest man who ever lived the gentleman giant the boy giant the alton giant the illinois giant known for verified tallest human height 8 ft 11. Robert wadlow, was known as the alton giant, or the giant of illinois, and bob, was an american who became famous as the tallest person in recorded history for which there is irrefutable evidence. The unique life of the boy who became the worlds tallest man. Robert pershing wadlow february 22, 1918 july 15, 1940, also known as the alton giant and the giant of illinois, was an american man who was the tallest. Feb 03, 2014 the following is an article from the book uncle johns fastacting longlasting bathroom reader. Robert wadlow is recorded as the tallest man to have ever lived.

By the time he graduated from high school, he already has broken the record of the tallest person on earth at 8 feet 4 inches tall. Barry county museum robert wadlow, worlds tallest man. Facts you dont know about the worlds tallest man ever. Alton native still holds height record journal courier. Robert wadlow s first official record title was the tallest teenager ever male, measuring a huge 2. For our 60th anniversary, we looked back over the years at the tallest people, from robert wadlow to sultan kosen who currently stands 8 ft 2. Robert wadlow the tallest man in the world celebrities. Robert wadlow took time in october 1938 to get autographs from maureen osullivan, left, and ann morris. This may sound like a tale from long ago, but this is the inspirational true life story of young robert wadlow. The victim of an overactive pituitary gland, robert lived from 1918 to 1940. The book gives a few anecdotes about robert wadlow that you wont find in wikipedia, as well as a few decent photos. People have looked at his photos and claim he was photoshopped. Besides being the tallest person on earth, wadlow was known for being humble and in fact, was a.

Founders norris and mcwhirter then revealed the name of the tallest man every robert wadlow. This board is a place to capture pictures from robert s life, his era, his medical condition and his hometown. The tallest man in recorded human history malone post. Here are all the facts about the tallest man that ever lived. Robert wadlow 19181940 was the tallest man in medical history, according to the guinness book of world records. On june 27 1940 robert wadlow was the world s tallest man according to the guinness world records. Totally true encounters with munchkins, the worlds. Random pictures of the day 43 pics daily lol pics tall guys.

Robert also had the largest feet ever, measuring a massive 47 cm 18. Like most firsttime parents, harold and addie wadlow eagerly awaited the birth of their first child. He was later confirmed as the tallest man ever on 27 june 1940. Feb 18, 2018 thursday marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of robert wadlow, the alton native who gained international fame as the worlds tallest man. Remembering when the worlds tallest man visited folsom. According to his brother harold wadlow, robert couldnt go anywhere without being stared at and drew a big crowd of people. The book humanizes wadlow so we see him as a person rather than just some. On this day 101 years ago, the tallest man ever was born the towering american, named robert wadlow, measured a a mindboggling 2. Oct 14, 2018 robert wadlow, was known as the alton giant, or the giant of illinois, and bob, was an american who became famous as the tallest person in recorded history for which there is irrefutable evidence. Mar 02, 2021 guinness world record tallest man robert wadlow 20210302 is a photograph by wingsdomain art and photography which was uploaded on march 3rd, 2021.

He was shy, friendly, respectable and tall in character. Robert wadlow, worlds tallest man tall guys, record. Rob was born in alton, illinois on the 22nd day of february 1918 to harold franklin and addie may wadlow as robert pershing wadlow. The tallest man who ever lived is still an american named robert pershing wadlow, who in 1940 was measured at 8ft 11. Roberts incredible height caused a number of medical issues however, which worsened as he grew older and taller. Guinness world record tallest man robert wadlow 20210302. Aug 16, 2020 in the process, they removed og, king of bashan, citing confusing units of measurement in the bible. Nov 30, 2019 still on record as the world s tallest person, robert was known as a gentle giant.

Robert wadlow was the tallest man ever lives on in the history books. Wadlow still holds the record of the tallest man who ever lived. The tallest man ever lives on in the history books and the guinness world records archives an enduring record that perhaps will never be beaten. Rare color footage of the tallest man in medical history, robert wadlow 19181940, who stood 8 feet 11 inches and weighed 491 pounds. Robert wadlow short life of tallest man to ever lived. Robert wadlow s shoe see a shoe actually worn by the worlds tallest man. Who is the tallest man in the world recorded in history. The world famous giant shoe museum in seattle, washington. Top 10 freaky facts about the tallest man listverse. He stood just shy of 9 feet tall by the time of his death at age 22.

Robert pershing wadlow at age 17, with his mother, addie, and possibly. The tallest man in medical history stood almost nine feet tall. You may think being the tallest guy in the rooms a great thing. May 30, 2018 wadlow broke the record for world s tallest man when he reached 8ft 4in 1937 robert went on tour with the ringling brothers circus and drew large crowds wadlow was the oldest of five children. Joseph played a part in tale of worlds tallest man. Publication of the guinness book of world records history today. The tallest man in medical history for whom there is irrefutable evidence is robert pershing wadlow usa born 6. On june 27 1940 robert wadlow was the worlds tallest man according to the guinness world records. The worlds current tallest person, sultan kosen, stands at 8 foot and 3 inches. In keeping with the pleasant and unassuming nature of mr. Robert pershing wadlow was born in alton on february 22, 1918, a normalsize baby, but soon his perky pituitary gland triggered abnormal growth.